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Anthurium

Anthurium: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts

Anthurium: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts Table of Contents Anthurium Plant Description Anthurium is a genus of over 1,000 perennial plants endemic to Central and Northern America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Although they may be grown in the garden in warm areas, anthurium is more commonly cultivated as houseplants or in greenhouses because …

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Artemisia

Artemisia: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts

Artemisia: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts Table of Contents Artemisia Plant Description There are around 300 plant species in the Artemisia genus. Although it belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family, Artemisia species do not have many spectacular blooms. The genus comprises annuals, perennials, and even woody shrubs, but herbaceous perennials are the most often grown …

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Basket Flower

Basket Flower: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts

Basket Flower: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts Table of Contents Basket Flower Description The distinctive arrangement that appears at the base of the plant’s inflorescence gives the North American native basket flower (Centaurea americana) its name. It has a weave that is quite similar to that of a conventional basket. These reseeding annual wildflowers feature …

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Balloon Flowers

Balloon Flowers: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts

Balloon Flowers: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts Table of Contents Balloon Flowers Description Even though the blossoms do not resemble bells, balloon flowers (Platycodon grandiflorus) are clump-forming perennials that belong to the easy-to-grow bellflower family. Instead, the 2 to 3-inch star-shaped blooms are produced by inflated, balloon-like buds that enlarge. This easy-to-grow plant has strong …

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Bamboo Palms

Bamboo Palms: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts

Bamboo Palms: Care, Growing Guide, & Facts Table of Contents Bamboo Palms Plant Description Bamboo palms (Chamaedorea seifrizii), despite their name, are a sort of palm within the Araceae family, not bamboo. These tropical plants occur naturally as forest understory plants in Mexico and Central America. They’re great houseplants for adding a tropical vibe to …

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